Labor Day Weekend

On a very hot day, UVA did lose to USC. Following the game, Trevor took Ryan, Kyle and I to a nice dinner at The Upstairs in Downtown Charlottesville http://theupstairscharlottesville.com/index.html. The next day, Trevor and his friend left very early for the airport and Ryan and I left in the morning for the Hodge’s lake house. We had a nice time and it turned out to be a nice couple of days.

Then, I must say, my week back was rough. I was definitely tired. I needed a vacation from my vacations. That Tuesday after work, I went to a social for the Junior League of Charlottesville (http://www.jlcville.org/). It was very nice and I have decided I am going to join. So, I have cut my volunteering at the Women’s Place in UVA Hospital in order for me to have additional volunteer time for the junior league activities. I will have meetings every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month for this upcoming year. They run their year like college (from September to end of April or so).

The following weekend (August 15 and 16) Ryan went to Raleigh to golf with his boys. I guess it was time I let him have his man time. I did miss him, but went out with some girls on Friday and then babysat on Saturday. I do miss babysitting, hopefully I can do it more often.

And last weekend it was nice to be home and just hang out. Tonight we have an HOA meeting and then dinner with our neighbors. This weekend my dad’s friend comes into town to stay with us and we will be going to the USC vs. UVA game and Sunday we will leave for the labor day to the Hodges Lake House. It is always nice to go there and relax.

Hope to right more soon and not let it be so long next time. Later gators.

1 Year Anniversary

1 Year Anniversary was amazing. Ryan and I had a wonderful and amazing first year. Think we love each other more and more each and every day. I can speak for myself, that I fall in love with him more every minute. I love him so much and am grateful for such a wonderful and marvelous husband. I enjoy every moment we spend together and love my alone time with him. I am looking forward to another year and many many more with my hubby and the love of my life. We ended the year by having a nice romantic dinner at the Downtown Grille, where we had our rehearsal dinner.

Sara's Weekend

Sara’s Bachelorette weekend, well what can I say that isn’t x-rated. Just kidding…we had a great time. It was so nice to bond again and see our good Hokie girlfriends. We miss hanging with each other. It was great to catch up again! Friday night we had dinner and went out and Saturday day we had a nice breakfast and then did our own thing until the Afternoon Tea, which was amazing. It was all a wonderful weekend. Maddie and I rode the Amtrak there and back which was a fun experience. And as you can probably see I got my hair braided the last day in Jamaica and then I had Maddie help me take them out on the train right back from NYC. As I am sure you can see from the pictures I had an afro, I don’t even know if I looked white. Ha. It was all fun though!

Jamaica

We had a nice 1 year Anniversary Vacation in Negril, Jamaica! We had an hour or so travel delay on the way there and the same on the return. What can you expect, now a days you have to deal with flight delays I guess and I have heard worse, so I think overall the travel experience wasn’t too bad. We pretty much relaxed while we were there. We laid out on the beach, worked out a couple of days, had a couples massage which was amazing, speaking of that I think I need another one now; my back has been killing me for some reason today. On the day of my birthday I actually got a manicure and pedicure. That day it seemed to rain the whole day which was not fun. This island is very green. While we were there it rained every afternoon usually after 2pm or so and sometimes cleared and sometimes didn’t. I understand now why it is so green and more tropical, not as dry as most of the islands I have been to. Everyone we came across was very nice and friendly. The all inclusive was very nice in the fact we never had to sign for anything, or worry about what to eat or drink. We tried all the different restaurants while we were there too. The only “adventure” I guess you can say we did was snorkeling. I think you can say we both always enjoy that. I can tell you the water and beach was amazing; very crystal clear. We did seem some jellyfish, starfish and sting rays. I couldn’t get over how clear and clean the water and sand were. It was definitely beautiful!! It was nice to be able to take this vacation and I think we always wish it was longer. I think we will try a new place another time, but the one thing I think we did learn, was to try and stay at a resort which you fly into the same city. The drive there was not the most exciting, but you live and learn. We look forward to our next vacation whenever and wherever that may be.

Ok, I don’t have much time to write and I know I am far behind in our blogging, so I wanted you all to be able to at least see our pictures. In the meantime, I will be writing some more about our August Adventures and soon September. Thank you for your patience.

Today my mom comes into town to be with my bro for his surgery. I have no idea what number surgery this is after it almost being 3 years past since he was struck by a car in a cross walk. I am happy and blessed he is safe and with us today! Friday, we have an Investure Picnic to attend and my mom and bro may or may not be attending as well. It is a time for Ryan to meet more of my colleagues and their families at Investure and say our farewells to those who are leaving us. And then Saturday is the day!!! We get to leave for Jamaica!!! Please pray for us the weather turns out beautifully and we will be back blogging again with more pictures to come!

Last Weekend of July…

Friday after work Investure had a belated baby shower in honor of Lily, Bingham and Kristin’s baby girl. She is so cute. Families and Spouses were all invited. Ryan finally was able to meet most of my coworkers at Investure! We had a nice time and before long we ended up at Friday’s After Five meeting some friends and then to Christian’s, our favorite pizza, and then home to bed. We were in bed at a decent time since we had to both wake up earlier for a Saturday. I volunteered at the hospital at 10am and then had to head out of town for a shower in honor or Sara and Chris in Courtland, VA. Ryan woke up to go tubing down the James with his buddies and he took care of our Abby girl. Sunday, I had a brunch for Sara and Chris and then headed back home to see my hubby.

NEW FURNITURE

YES!!!! We have finally gotten some new furniture!!! We actually have a bedroom set and I no longer have to keep my clothes in the plastic bins. We are so happy and love the full bedroom set as well as the reclining sofa, love seat and recliner chair for our living room. Our bedroom set consists of a king bed, 2 nightstands, dresser and mirror, chest and armoire. Below is a slideshow of the pictures I took.

Well I hope all our readers are doing well! This weekend we have a party for baby Lilly at work, after work on Friday and then Saturday I volunteer and take pictures of newborns and then head to Courtland, VA for another great shower of Sara’s. AND THEN… Next weekend, I cannot believe it, but I will be 28 and Ryan and I will be leaving for Jamaica. I have been waiting for this time for months now!

Well I will be back blogging soon again.